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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,220.24, 7,832.93 and 2,446.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,220.24, 7,832.93 and 2,446.43 is: 3,670.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,220.24 : 7,832.93 = 2,446.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,220.24/7,832.93 = 2,446.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,220.24x = 7,832.93 × 2,446.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,220.24x = 19,162,714.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,162,714.94/5,220.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,670.85

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